Patents by Inventor Leslie A. Nelson

Leslie A. Nelson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10210315
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for managing and tracking commands associated with a change on a managed computer system. The managed computer system receives a log-on of an administrator onto the managed computer system, determines the lockdown level of the managed computer system by querying a managing computer system, and retrieves a list of authorized commands under the lockdown level from the managing computer system. The managed computer system determines, by querying the managing computer system, whether an authorized change on the managed computer system exists. The managed computer system removes the lockdown level to receive from the managing computer system authorization of commands that have been locked down, in response to determining that the authorized change exists. The managed computer system sets the lockdown level with the authorized commands on the managed computer system, in response to determining that the authorized change does not exist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Anderson, Christopher J. Dawson, Leslie A. Nelson, Brett W. Singletary
  • Patent number: 9996576
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for updating progression of performing computer system management. A computer system receives a log-on of a change implementer onto a managed computer system and searches a change request on a managing computer system. In response to that the change request is found, the computer system receives from the change implementer a command with a current date and time and matches the command to one or more tasks within the change request. In response to determining that the command matches the one or more tasks, the computer system updates start dates and times of the one or more tasks. And, in response to that the one or more tasks are completed, the computer system updates stop dates and times of the one or more tasks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric M. Anderson, Christopher J. Dawson, Leslie A. Nelson, Brett W. Singletary
  • Patent number: 9471804
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for managing and controlling direct access of an administrator to a computer system. An interceptor application resides on the computer system and intercepts the direct access. The interceptor application receives a request for the direct access to the computer system and determines whether the administrator requests for a new ticket. The interceptor application redirects the administrator to log onto the service management system for generating the new ticket by the service management system, in response to determining that the administrator requests for the new ticket or open tickets are not found. The interceptor application receives from the service management system the new ticket and grants the administrator the direct access to the computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric M. Anderson, Christopher J. Dawson, Leslie A. Nelson, Brett W. Singletary
  • Publication number: 20160188653
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for updating progression of performing computer system management. A computer system receives a log-on of a change implementer onto a managed computer system and searches a change request on a managing computer system. In response to that the change request is found, the computer system receives from the change implementer a command with a current date and time and matches the command to one or more tasks within the change request. In response to determining that the command matches the one or more tasks, the computer system updates start dates and times of the one or more tasks. And, in response to that the one or more tasks are completed, the computer system updates stop dates and times of the one or more tasks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Eric M. Anderson, Christopher J. Dawson, Leslie A. Nelson, Brett W. Singletary
  • Publication number: 20160162670
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for managing and tracking commands associated with a change on a managed computer system. The managed computer system receives a log-on of an administrator onto the managed computer system, determines the lockdown level of the managed computer system by querying a managing computer system, and retrieves a list of authorized commands under the lockdown level from the managing computer system. The managed computer system determines, by querying the managing computer system, whether an authorized change on the managed computer system exists. The managed computer system removes the lockdown level to receive from the managing computer system authorization of commands that have been locked down, in response to determining that the authorized change exists. The managed computer system sets the lockdown level with the authorized commands on the managed computer system, in response to determining that the authorized change does not exist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Eric Anderson, Christopher J. Dawson, Leslie A. Nelson, Brett W. Singletary
  • Patent number: 9330370
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product, and computer system for updating progression of performing computer system management. A computer system receives a log-on of a change implementer onto a managed computer system and searches a change request on a managing computer system. In response to that the change request is found, the computer system receives from the change implementer a command with a current date and time and matches the command to one or more tasks within the change request. In response to determining that the command matches the one or more tasks, the computer system updates start dates and times of the one or more tasks. And, in response to that the one or more tasks are completed, the computer system updates stop dates and times of the one or more tasks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric M. Anderson, Christopher J. Dawson, Leslie A. Nelson, Brett W. Singletary
  • Patent number: 9323934
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for managing and tracking commands associated with a change on a managed computer system. The managed computer system receives a log-on of an administrator onto the managed computer system, determines the lockdown level of the managed computer system by querying a managing computer system, and retrieves a list of authorized commands under the lockdown level from the managing computer system. The managed computer system determines, by querying the managing computer system, whether an authorized change on the managed computer system exists. The managed computer system removes the lockdown level to receive from the managing computer system authorization of commands that have been locked down, in response to determining that the authorized change exists. The managed computer system sets the lockdown level with the authorized commands on the managed computer system, in response to determining that the authorized change does not exist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Anderson, Christopher J. Dawson, Leslie A. Nelson, Brett W. Singletary
  • Publication number: 20150294262
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for programmatically determining/identifying one or more delivery windows in which an item is available to be delivered and allowing customer selection of one of the delivery windows. One example embodiment may include a method comprising receiving customer location information indicative of a customer location and determining one or more time frames from a plurality of time frames in which delivery of the item is available based on the customer location. The method may also comprise allowing an authenticated customer access to each of one or more features of a carrier system via login information/data associated with the retailer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Leslie Nelson, Bala Ganesh
  • Publication number: 20150213287
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for managing and controlling direct access of an administrator to a computer system. An interceptor application resides on the computer system and intercepts the direct access. The interceptor application receives a request for the direct access to the computer system and determines whether the administrator requests for a new ticket. The interceptor application redirects the administrator to log onto the service management system for generating the new ticket by the service management system, in response to determining that the administrator requests for the new ticket or open tickets are not found. The interceptor application receives from the service management system the new ticket and grants the administrator the direct access to the computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Eric M. Anderson, Christopher J. Dawson, Leslie A. Nelson, Brett W. Singletary
  • Patent number: 9038169
    Abstract: A method and computer program product for managing and controlling direct access of an administrator to a computer system. At least one computer program on the computer system receives from the administrator a request for the direct access to the managed computer system directly from the system console and requests a service management system to search open tickets. In response to that the open tickets are found, the at least one computer program requests the administrator to choose at least one ticket from the open tickets and grants the administrator the direct access to the computer system in response to determining that the at least one ticket is valid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric M. Anderson, Christopher J. Dawson, Leslie A. Nelson, Brett W. Singletary
  • Publication number: 20140289737
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product, and computer system for updating progression of performing computer system management. A computer system receives a log-on of a change implementer onto a managed computer system and searches a change request on a managing computer system. In response to that the change request is found, the computer system receives from the change implementer a command with a current date and time and matches the command to one or more tasks within the change request. In response to determining that the command matches the one or more tasks, the computer system updates start dates and times of the one or more tasks. And, in response to that the one or more tasks are completed, the computer system updates stop dates and times of the one or more tasks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric M. Anderson, Christopher J. Dawson, Leslie A. Nelson, Brett W. Singletary
  • Patent number: 8839400
    Abstract: A method and computer program product for managing and controlling access of an administrator to a managed computer system. At least one computer program on an access system of the managed computer system receives from the administrator a request for access to the managed computer system and requests a managing computer system to search open tickets for service management. In response to that the open tickets are not found, the at least one computer program redirects the administrator to log onto the managing computer system to obtain a new open ticket for the access. In response to that the open tickets are found, the at least one computer program requests the administrator to choose at least one ticket from the open tickets and grants the administrator the access to the managed computer system in response to determining that the at least one ticket is valid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Anderson, Christopher J. Dawson, Leslie A. Nelson, Brett W. Singletary
  • Publication number: 20140237588
    Abstract: A method and computer program product for managing and controlling direct access of an administrator to a computer system. At least one computer program on the computer system receives from the administrator a request for the direct access to the managed computer system directly from the system console and requests a service management system to search open tickets. In response to that the open tickets are found, the at least one computer program requests the administrator to choose at least one ticket from the open tickets and grants the administrator the direct access to the computer system in response to determining that the at least one ticket is valid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric M. Anderson, Christopher J. Dawson, Leslie A. Nelson, Brett W. Singletary
  • Publication number: 20140090022
    Abstract: A method and computer program product for managing and controlling access of an administrator to a managed computer system. At least one computer program on an access system of the managed computer system receives from the administrator a request for access to the managed computer system and requests a managing computer system to search open tickets for service management. In response to that the open tickets are not found, the at least one computer program redirects the administrator to log onto the managing computer system to obtain a new open ticket for the access. In response to that the open tickets are found, the at least one computer program requests the administrator to choose at least one ticket from the open tickets and grants the administrator the access to the managed computer system in response to determining that the at least one ticket is valid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Anderson, Christopher J. Dawson, Leslie A. Nelson, Brett W. Singletary
  • Publication number: 20140089483
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for managing and tracking commands associated with a change on a managed computer system. The managed computer system receives a log-on of an administrator onto the managed computer system, determines the lockdown level of the managed computer system by querying a managing computer system, and retrieves a list of authorized commands under the lockdown level from the managing computer system. The managed computer system determines, by querying the managing computer system, whether an authorized change on the managed computer system exists. The managed computer system removes the lockdown level to receive from the managing computer system authorization of commands that have been locked down, in response to determining that the authorized change exists. The managed computer system sets the lockdown level with the authorized commands on the managed computer system, in response to determining that the authorized change does not exist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Anderson, Christopher J. Dawson, Leslie A. Nelson, Brett W. Singletary